Best 6 Key Lime Butter Cookies Recipes

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Traveling the world to taste new and exciting cookies is not always possible, but there is no need to miss out on the best flavors around the globe! Key lime butter cookies are an amazing treat that will deliver a burst of citrusy, tangy flavor in every bite. Originating in the Florida Keys, these cookies are a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Their distinct green color and delightful taste come from the addition of key lime juice and zest. Combine that with their soft and buttery texture and you have a cookie that will become an instant favorite. If you are looking for the best recipes for key lime butter cookies, you are in the right place. Here, we will provide you with a collection of recipes that are sure to satisfy your cravings and make your taste buds dance with joy!

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KEY LIME COOKIES



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Make and share this Key Lime Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg, plus
1 egg yolk
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (or Key Lime juice)
1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest (green part only)
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix butter, sugar, egg and egg yolk until creamy.
  • Thoroughly mix in flour, baking powder, salt, lime juice and lime peel.
  • Form dough into 1/2-inch balls and place on lightly greased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350º for 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned. Remove to wire rack.
  • While still warm, sift confectioner's sugar over cookies.

KEY LIME BUTTER COOKIES



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I love limes so much that if a recipe calls for lemons I almost always use limes instead. With their pretty green color, these are perfect for Christmas-you can also make them as sandwich cookies and use lime curd for the filling.-Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
Sugar
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons Key lime or regular lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
Green decorating gel, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in lime zest and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and cornstarch; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Shape dough into 1-in. balls; place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten to 1/4-in. thickness with bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. Bake 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, lime juice and zest. Brush over cookies. Let stand until set. If desired, decorate with gel just before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

KEY LIME COOKIES



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These soft, cake-like treats are like a little key lime pie in cookie form.

Provided by Cruguru

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 33

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
½ cup butter, at room temperature
½ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 large egg
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup white chocolate chips
2 tablespoons Key lime zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 cookie sheets with cooking spray or line with silicone baking liners.
  • Combine cream cheese, butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Slowly beat in flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold in white chocolate chips and lime zest.
  • Drop teaspoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving about 1 inch between each cookie.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are set and lightly browned around the edges, 10 to 14 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 63.8 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

KEY LIME COOKIES I



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Lime flavored rolled cookies.

Provided by Pam

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 50m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup fresh lime juice
1 ½ teaspoons grated lime zest
½ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, egg, and egg yolk until smooth. Stir in lime juice and lime zest. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; blend into the creamed mixture. Form dough into 1/2 inch balls, and arrange on the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Sift confectioners' sugar over cookies while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 66.3 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

KEY LIME COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup Key lime juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
2 cups prepared Key lime curd
1 cup powdered sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs 1 at a time and the lime juice, and mix well. In separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to butter mixture until incorporated. Dough should be stiff but not dry. Shape into 1-inch balls, press thumb into center of balls to make an indentation, being careful not to press through to the bottom. Fill indentations with about 1 tablespoon Key lime curd. Bake for 15 minutes, until lightly brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

KEY LIME BUTTER SAUCE



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This is not a beurre blanc as there is no cream in a beurre blanc. It is a delicious butter sauce though! I serve it with seared scallops, spinach, jasmine rice, also a red pepper sauce.

Provided by Lil Leasa

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 large shallots, very finely chopped
1/2 cup key lime juice (I use Nellie & Joe's Famous Key West Lime Juice)
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4-1 cup unsalted butter
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Reduce the vinegar, wine, keylime juice, shallots, salt and pepper in a saucepan over medium heat until the liquid is nearly evaporated.
  • Add the heavy cream and reduce by half.
  • Cool the mixture to 140°F.
  • Place the saucepan with the reduced mixture over extremely low heat and whisk in the butter tablespoon by tablespoon, whisking vigorously the entire time.
  • Strain the sauce.
  • Keep warm until ready to serve - do not allow the sauce to boil or it will separate.

Tips:

  • Use fresh key limes: Fresh key limes provide a more intense and flavorful zest compared to bottled or store-bought lime juice.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough can result in tough cookies. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown: The centers of the cookies should still be slightly soft when you remove them from the oven.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing: The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.

Conclusion:

These key lime butter cookies are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their bright citrus flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and tangy cookie recipe, give these key lime butter cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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